Read the paragraph from "Wilson's War Message to Congress." Neutrality is no longer feasible or desirable where the peace of the
world is involved and the freedom of its peoples, and the menace to that peace and freedom lies in the existence of autocratic governments backed by organized force which is controlled wholly by their will, not by the will of their people. We have seen the last of neutrality in such circumstances. Which statement best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
A. Our country can no longer refuse involvement because it can not allow freedom and peace to be at risk.
Explanation:
This excerpt from, "Wilson's War Message to Congress," is clearly discouraging neutrality. Neutrality is the act of not being involved or taking sides in a dispute. Wilson explained that in a world where some governments have made themselves autocratic, thus stifling peace and freedom of citizens, it would be wrong to be neutral, not making efforts to salvage the situation.
Wilson in this paragraph encouraged participation in governance so that citizens can resist actions from the government that are autocratic in nature.
